Books like Can't look away by Donna D. Cooner

The Hate U Give tracks 16‑year‑old Starr Carter, a Black teenager from a poor Bronx neighborhood who attends an elite private school, as she confronts police violence, social media battles, and community turmoil after witnessing her friend’s shooting.

Two strangers receive a call that they will die today and use an app to befriend each other, sharing a single unforgettable day that turns into a profound journey of love, friendship, and acceptance.

A verse novel that follows a ten‑year‑old Vietnamese girl’s first year in the United States in 1975, as she navigates language, culture, bullying, and family change while yearning for home.

Steve Harmon, a sixteen‑year‑old charged as an accomplice to murder, records his prison and courtroom experiences as a film script while confronting his self‑perception and fate.

Newbery Honor Book National Book Award Finalist

A gifted and rebellious runner is pulled onto a top middle‑school track squad, where he must confront personal and family challenges while discovering his true potential.

Justyce McAllister, a high‑achieving African‑American student, finds himself at the center of a police brutality incident that forces him to confront race, identity, and justice in contemporary America.

Rashad and Quinn wrestle with the aftermath of a police assault that sparks intense racial debate, told through their alternating perspectives.

In a tense sixty seconds, a young boy faces a choice that will determine whether he seeks revenge for his brother’s death or walks away from violence.

Rafe Khatchadorian arrives at Camp Wannamorra, where he and his bunkmates must contend with the popular kids who try to sabotage their summer, turning boredom into adventure and friendship.

High‑school senior Madison investigates the mysterious disappearance of her friends after they vanish from an anonymous blog, all while she battles an online and real‑life stalker in suburban New York.

High‑schooler Rafe returns to Hills Village Middle School, where he faces new challenges: special‑education classes, a reluctant football team, and the looming threat of his bully‑turned‑teammate. Determined to beat his past, he plans a bold art project and aims for both academic and athletic success.

Jade dreams of escape from her rough neighborhood and seizes a scholarship to a predominantly‑white private school, but faces the challenges of fitting in and navigating mentorship programs aimed at at‑risk Black girls.

When a Facebook classmate's cruel comments drive 15‑year‑old Lara to a suicide attempt, the ripple effect forces her sister, former best friend, and classmates to confront the painful truths of bullying, social media, and family bonds.

A touching YA story of grief and renewal as Caitlin confronts her best friend’s suicide, finds new love, and discovers that true friendship endures beyond loss.

A high school girl’s flawless online reputation shatters when her best friend’s embarrassing sleepover video is posted, deleted, and then resurfaced in an anonymous message.

Twin siblings Sean and Sophia face a challenging start in Meri's class, leading Sophia to seek help from a magic mirror as bullies interfere and apologies are needed.

When a class goldfish becomes the target of bullying, a friend must choose between friendship and being frozen out.

A reluctant bully and a boy with Down syndrome team up to solve riddles left by a missing father, turning a school adventure into a heartfelt story of friendship and courage.

"Social Networking: Understanding the Legal Issues of Social Networking Sites; Social Networks Should Be Banned at Libraries and Schools; Social Networks Should Not Be Banned at Libraries and Schools; Students' Rights on MySpace Should Be Protected; Banning Social Networks Would Be Counterproductive; Laws Against Cyberbullying Are Necessary to Protect Young People; Laws Against Cyberbullying May Infringe on Free Speech; A College Student Discusses How Cyberbullying Threatened Her Education; Social Networks May Erode Young People's Privacy; Young People Are More Protective of Their Privacy on Social Networks; The Federal Trade Commission Protects the Privacy of Teens on Social Networks; Young People and Free Speech Can Be Protected on Social Networks; Court Rulings on Social Networks, Teens, and Free Speech Rights Are Unclear; Teens With Web Sites May Not Be Liable for Content by Third Parties; Defamation and Fraudulent Profiles on Social Networks; Copyright Laws Must Be Changed for Youths and Students on the Internet"--

Allie Finkle starts first day at Pine Heights Elementary, learns new school rules, and faces a bully while receiving a kitten from Lady Serena Archibald.

Three seventh‑grade outcasts use science and the Internet to stand up against bullying and transform their school environment.

Using surveys and interviews from thirteen college campuses, Donna Freitas explores how social media shapes young adults’ anxieties and hopes, revealing that their main concern is not self‑obsession but the pursuit of happiness.

In the third book of the Burn for Burn trilogy, Lillia, Kat, and Mary confront the consequences of their New Year's Eve encounter, navigating friendship, grief, and supernatural challenges on a school island.

After a heartbreaking loss, Paige Hancock begins her junior year determined to reclaim her life, hoping her long‑time crush Ryan Chase overcomes his own struggles and helps her move forward.